JVC HR-J645EK User manual

The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are
of the HR-J645EK.
CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ...................... 2
Some Do's And Don'ts ............... 3
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4
Basic Connections...................... 4
INITIAL SETTINGS 6
Video Channel Set ...................... 6
Auto Set Up ............................... 8
Video Plus+ Setup .................... 10
PLAYBACK 12
Basic Playback ......................... 12
Playback Features..................... 13
RECORDING 18
Basic Recording ....................... 18
Recording Features................... 19
B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 20
TIM ER RECORDING 22
Video Plus+ Timer Recording ... 22
Regular Timer Programming ..... 24
EDITING 28
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder .................................. 28
Edit From A Camcorder ............ 30
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 31
Connection To A Stereo System
(HR-J645EK/ES only) ................. 31
Connection To A Satellite
Receiver ................................... 32
SPECIAL FEATURES 34
TUNER SET 36
Auto Channel Set ..................... 36
Manual Channel Set ................. 38
CLOCK SET 44
TROUBLESHOOTING 46
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 48
SPECIFICATIONS 49
INDEX 50
HR-J645EK (Hi-Fi)
HR-J645ES (Hi-Fi)
HR-J245EK (M onaural)
HR-J246EK (M onaural)
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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SAFETY FIRST
IM PO RTAN T
nPlease read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of this
instruction manual before installing or operating the
recorder.
nIt should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent
of the owner of copyright in the sound or video record-
ing, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
IM PO RTAN T
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO N OT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If
the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or
consult your dealer.
BE SU RE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse
cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
DO N OT make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
CAUTION
nWhen you are not using the recorder for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from the mains outlet.
nDangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains
outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal
lead or aerial.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNIN G: D AN GEROU S VO LTAGE INSID E
WARNIN G: TO PREVENT FIRE O R SH OCK H AZARD , DO N OT EXPOSE THIS U NIT TO RAIN O R
M O ISTU RE.
Sa fety Preca utions
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP
(Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed
video recorder.
The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut
off mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby
and " " shows ON.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NO T place the recorder . . .
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NO T block the recorder’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NO T place heavy objects on the recorder or remote
control.
4. DO NO T place anything which might spill on top of the
recorder or remote control.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
M O ISTU RE CO N DEN SATIO N
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely
humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of
a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the
head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few
hours to let the moisture dry.
ABO U T H EAD CLEANIN G
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads
may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter-
rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such
troubles occur.
nOnly cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this
videorecorder.
nHQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
nVideo Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The Video Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
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This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-
ment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DO N'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DO N'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DO N'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-
signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DO N'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DO N'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DO N'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-
ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DO N'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc-
tions.
DO N'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL...
—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
Some Do's And Don'ts On The Sa fe
Use Of Equipment
BASIC
CONN ECTIO NS
1
PAGE 4 PAGE 6
2 3
PAGE 8
4-STEP QUICK SET UP
AUTO SET U P
VID EO
CHANNEL SET
4
PAGE 10
VID EO PLU S+
SETUP
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IN STALLING YOU R N EW RECO RDER
Ba sic Connections
RF Cable (provided)
CON N ECT RECO RDER TO
MAIN S
4
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
Mains outlet
Mains Power
Cord
21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)
Back of TV
21-pin AV input connector (SCART)
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM -
PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-
FORMED.
Aerial connector
CHECK CON TEN TS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed i n “ Specifications” (Zpg. 49).
SITUATE RECORDER
2
Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.
CON N ECT RECO RDER TO
TV
3
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF CO NN ECTIO N
● To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input
connector (SCART) . . .
a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear panel of the recorder.
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the
TV’s aerial connector.
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s
channel is set to the VIDEO channel (Zpg. 6).
AV CON N ECTION
● To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector
(SCART) . . .
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
CONNECTION” .
b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the
AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector
(SCART).
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV is set to
the VIDEO (or AV) mode.
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AV1 IN/OUT
AV2 IN
ANT. IN
RF OUT
RL
AUDIO OUT
AV2 IN AV1 IN OUT
TV Aerial Cable (not provided)
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ATTEN TION
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then
perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control
to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.
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Video
Cha nnel Set
Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the
video recorder through the RF cable.
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IN ITIAL SETTIN GS
4
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to
"W ith RF Connection" below.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART
cable (AV connection) – Go to "W ith AV Connection"
on next page.
IM PO RTAN T:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
ACCESS VIDEO CHAN N EL SET
MODE
1
Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display
panel shows the following.
SET VIDEO CHAN N EL
2
Set your TV to UHF channel 52.
●If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the
screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go
to step 3.
●If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,
press TV PROG.+ or –to set the video recorder to a
vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not
occupied by any local station in your area.
Then set your TV to UHF channel 36 and check if the
two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if
so, go to step 3. If not, re-set the video recorder to
another vacant channel and try again.
N OTES:
●
If you set the video recorder to a channel which is
occupied by a local station or has neighbouring
channels that are occupied by local stations, the
picture reception quality will be affected and some
interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be
sure to select a vacant channel which has no
broadcast on neighbouring channels.
● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars
clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult
your JVC dealer.
EXIT VIDEO CHA N N EL SET M ODE
3
Press OK.
TURN OFF THE RECORDER
4
Press .
W ith RF Connection
TEST SIGN AL
The channel on which the screen to
the left appear clearly in step 2is
your Video Channel.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to the Video Channel.
(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area
After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on
page 8.
TV PRO G.+/ –
2
STO P
1
4
TV PRO G.
2
OK
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IM PO RTAN T:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
ACCESS VIDEO CHAN N EL
SET MODE
1
Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display
panel shows the following.
SET VIDEO CHAN N EL
2
Press TV PRO G. – until the display panel shows
"–OUT– –".
●Now the video channel is set to off.
EXIT VIDEO CHAN N EL SET
MODE
3
Press OK.
TURN OFF THE RECORDER
4
Press .
W ith AV Connection
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To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to its AV mode.
After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on
page 8.
TV PRO G.
2
STO P
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TV PRO G.
2
OK
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Auto Set Up
Auto Cha nnel Set/ Auto
Clock Set/ Auto Guide
Progra m N umber Set
The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and
Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically
when the button on the recorder/remote is first pressed to
power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into
a mains outlet.
Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the TV
aerial cable is connected to the recorder and that the recorder's
mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet (Zpg.4).
PERFO RM AUTO SET UP
1
Press on the recorder or remote control.
"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do
NOT press any button on the recorder or remote
control until the display panel shows the current
time or "CH1" or "--:--". (Refer to box on page 9.)
●Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns
automatically all receivable stations in your area.
●Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.
●During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each
station name of the detected stations and stores them
in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets
Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for
those stations according to the broadcast area.
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ATTEN TION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the
recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored
stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the
recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto
Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. (Zpg. 44)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting
as required.
●Tuner setting Zpg. 36
●Clock setting Zpg. 44
●Video Plus+ Guide Program number setting Zpg. 10
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
both tuner setting (Zpg. 36) and Video Plus+ Guide
Program number setting (Zpg. 10).
1
TV PRO G.
1
TV PRO G.
N OTES:
● If the TV power is on and its
VIDEO channel or AV mode
is selected during Auto Set
Up, the AUTO SET screen
will appear. As Auto Set Up
progresses, the " " mark on
the screen moves from left
to right.
● If there is a power cut, or if
you press or M ENU
while Auto Set Up is in
progress, Auto Set Up will
be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and
press to turn the power back on to re-start Auto Set Up.
AUTO SET
PLEASE W AIT
[MENU] : EXIT
0
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Auto Set Up results a ppea r on the displa y pa nel
●When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been
completed successfully the correct current time will be
displayed.
●When auto channel set has been completed successfully
but auto clock set has not, "CH" will be displayed.
●When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been
completed successfully, "--:--" will be displayed.
* See "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.
If both a uto cha nnel set a nd a uto clock set ha ve been perform ed successfully :
1Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
recorder's memory by using the TV PRO G. button(s).
●If station names (ID — Zpg. 42) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the
top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.
●If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station
names, see pages 38 – 41.
2Perform "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.
If a uto cha nnel set ha s succeeded but a uto clock set ha s not:
1Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
recorder's memory by using the TV PRO G. button(s).
●If station names (ID — Zpg. 42) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the
top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.
●If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station
names, see pages 38 – 41.
2Perform "Clock Set" on page 44, then "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 10 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set
correctly.
If both a uto cha nnel set a nd a uto clock set ha ve fa iled:
1Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the
recorder power back on again.
●The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.
IM PORTAN T
●Depending on the reception conditions, the station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may
not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, Video Plus+ timer recording (Z pg. 22) will not work
correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly
(Zpg.10, "Video Plus+ Setup").
●Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations
may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, Z"Delete A Channel" on page 39.
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Video Plus+
Setup
With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number
which your recorder is able to recognise.
N OTE:
“ Guide Program (GU IDE PROG.) number" refers to the assigned
TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for Video
Plus+ timer recording.
IM PORTAN T
Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 8
and/or the channel setting steps on pages 36 – 41, and after the
Clock Set procedure on page 44.
After setting the Guide Program numbers, the station names and
preset positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped
channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program number
setting.
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
MAKE LIST OF STORED
STATIO N N AMES AN D
PRESET PO SITIO N S
1
(Ex.)
ACCESS MAIN MEN U
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U twice.
ACCESS GUIDE PRO G SET
SCREEN
3
Press PUSH JO G %fito move the highlight bar
(pointer) to "GUID E PROG SET", then press OK.
The Guide Prog. Set screen appears.
5
GUIDE PROG SET
GUIDE PROG TV PROG
11
: AUTO SET BY
VIDEO PLUS+
[ ]: MANUAL SET
[5∞] : ?
[MENU] : EXIT
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
GUIDE PROG SET
CLOCK SET
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
IN ITIAL SETTIN GS (cont.)
Perform the following steps to check if the Guide Program
numbers have been correctly set during Auto Set Up or Auto
Channel Set, and make corrections if necessary.
Guide Progra m N um ber Set
Preset position Station name
1 BBC1
2 BBC2
3 ITV
4 CH4
5 CH5
IM PORTAN T
As Channel 5 has started its service on March 30th 1997,
the Guide Program Numbers of some stations have been
changed as follows:
Station N ame Guide Program N umber
Before Now
CHANNEL 5 — 5
RTE1 (IRELAND) 5 6
NETWORK 2 (IRELAND) 6 7
For details, you can consult the JVC Customer Liaison at:
0181-208-7654
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PU SH JOG
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M EN U
CANCEL
4,5
2,6
3,4,5
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W hen Using A Sa tellite
Receiver And/ Or Ca ble
System
THE SATELLITE RECEIVER IS SH OWN CONNECTED TO THE
“ AV2 IN” (SCART) CON NECTOR AND THE CABLE SYSTEM
CONNECTED VIA THEAERIAL SOCKET AND TUNED TO,
FOR EXAMPLE, PRESET POSITION 6 ON YOUR TV.
GUIDE PROG SET
12345
GUIDE PROG TV PROG
11
[0-9] =
[MENU] : EXIT
EN TER PLUSCO DE N UMBER
4
Press OK, and a cursor
appears above “ GUID E
PROG” . Then, using the
N U M BER keys, input the
PlusCode number (found
in most TV listings) of a
program scheduled to be
broadcast on each station
on the list from step 1,
starting at the top. If you
enter the wrong number, press
CANCEL to backspace and
input the correct number.
CON FIRM PRESET
PO SITION N UMBER
4
5
Press OK and the display
under “ TV PROG” begi ns
blinking.
If the blinking number
under “TV PRO G” agrees
with the preset position . . .
. . . press OK.
If the numbers do not
agree . . .
. . . input the preset
position using PU SH JO G%fior the N U M BER keys,
then press OK.
●If you input the PlusCode number of a program that
has already aired, “ ERROR” appears on screen for a
few seconds. Input the correct PlusCode number.
●Repeat steps 4and 5as necessary.
CLO SE MEN U
6
Press M EN U and selection is complete.
If you already know the Guide Program number for a station . . .
1– After step 3, press PUSH JO G .
●The GU IDE PROG number begins blinking.
2– Enter the Guide Program number using the N U M BER keys
or PU SH JO G%fi, then press PUSH JO G .
●The TV PROG number begins blinking.
3– Enter the preset position using the N U M BER keys or
PU SH JO G %fi, then press PU SH JO G .
●Repeat 2and 3as necessary.
4– Press M EN U .
N OTES:
● If you own a satellite receiver, connect it to the AV2 IN
connector on the back of the recorder. Then, in step 5above,
set the input mode to "AUX2" by pressing N U M BER key "0" or
TV PROG. +/–.
● If you’re receiving broadcasts via a cable box through preset
“ 6” (example) on your recorder, set “TV PROG” for “6” in
step 5.
● After selecting the programme you wish to record from your
cable system or satellite receiver, set the system’s timer — if
your cable or satellite receiver does not have a timer, leave it
switched on.
GUIDE PROG SET
GUIDE PROG TV PROG
22
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
When entering a
PlusCode for BBC 2
%
%
%
Cable
Satellite
Receiver
Cable
system
Satellite Antenna
TV Receiver
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PLAYBACK
Ba sic
Pla yba ck
The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV
just like a TV programme.
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much
pressure when inserting.
●The recorder power comes on automatically and the
counter is reset to 0:00:00.
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
FIN D PRO GRAMME START
PO IN T
2
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.
To go forward, press FF.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press PLAY. “ BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking (Zpg. 20).
●Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be
as high as SP recordings.
STOP PLAYBACK
4
Press STOP on the remote or STO P/ EJECT on the
recorder’s front panel. Then press STO P/ EJECT to
remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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Usable cassettes
●Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like
any full-sized VH S cassette.
●This video recorder can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play
back a recorded Super VH S tape.
PLAY
3
STO P/ EJECT
4
FF
REW
FF
2
STO P
REW
2
PLAY
3
4
2
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Pla yba ck
Fea tures
Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s
controls or the remote control.
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High-Speed Sea rch
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-
speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
●For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over
2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
PAUSE DURIN G PLAYBACK
1
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PRO G.
buttons to correct the picture.
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK
2
Press PAUSE again.
OR
Press PUSH JO G or .
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Still Picture/ Fra m e-By -Fra me
Pla yba ck
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Slow M otion
ACTIVATE SLO W -MO TIO N
PLAYBACK
1
During still picture, press and hold PAU SE for 2
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return
to still picture.
OR
During still picture, press and hold PU SH JO G or .
Release to return to still picture.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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Va ria ble-Speed Sea rch
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback, press PUSH JOG or .
●The more times you press, the faster the playback
picture moves.
●To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite
direction.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
N OTE:
In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the
picture may be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
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PAU SE
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PAU SE
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M a nua l Tra ck ing
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the
tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons.
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC
TRACKIN G
1
Press on the remote to engage manual tracking.
ADJUST TRACKIN G
MAN UALLY
2
Press TV PROG. +or –to adjust tracking.
RETURN TO AUTO MATIC
TRACKIN G
3
Press on the remote to re-engage automatic
tracking.
N OTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
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PLAYBACK (cont.)
Insta nt ReV iew
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes
on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can
easily access any of them.
N OTE:
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the
Timer mode is disengaged.
ACTIVATE IN STAN T
REVIEW
1
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,
playback begins automatically.
The front display panel tells you how many programmes
have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3
programmes, “ REVIEW” and "3" appear and bli nk. To
watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three
times. The recorder searches and begins playback
automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9
index codes away from the current tape position.
N OTE:
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer
mode.
TV PRO G.
REVIEW
TV PRO G.
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Index Sea rch
Your recorder automatically marks
index codes at the beginning of
each recording. This function gives
you quick access to any one of 9
index codes in either direction.
N OTE:
Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
ACTIVATE IN DEX SEARCH
1
Press PUSH JO G or (™or £). “ ™1” or
“£1” is displayed on screen and search begins in
the corresponding direction.
●To access index codes 2 through 9, press PU SH JO G
or repeatedly until the correct index number is
displayed.
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current
position, press PUSH JO G twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current
position, press PUSH JO G once.
●When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.
Current position
Index number
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£2
Counter M emory
Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find
a specific place on the tape automatically.
SET CO UN TER MEMORY
1
Press C. (CO U NTER) RESET during playback at a point
you wish to locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00” .
Then press C.M EM O RY, and “ M” appears in front of the
counter digits.
ACTIVATE COUN TER
MEMORY
2
When you wish to return to the designated point, press
STO P and then REW or FF.
●The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about
0:00:00 automatically.
●To cancel Counter Memory, press C.M EM O RY again.
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PLAYBACK (cont.)
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Repea t Pla y ba ck
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
20 times repeatedly.
START PLAYBACK
1
PressPLAY.
ACTIVATE REPEAT
PLAYBACK
2
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
●The Play indicator ($) on the display panel blinks
slowly.
●The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then
stops.
STOP PLAYBACK
3
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
N OTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW , FF or PAU SE also stops Repeat Playback.
Soundtra ck Selection (HR-J6 4 5 EK/ ES only)
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
During Playback
Pressing AU D IO M O NITO R on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:
TRACK (On-Screen Display) USE
HI FI For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
LR
HI FI For main audio of Bilingual tapes
L
HI FI For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
R
NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
HI FI For audio-dubbed tapes
NORM
N OTES:
● "L + R" should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi
stereo tapesare played back in stereo, and the normal
audio track is played back automatically for tapeswith
only normal audio.
● For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and
bilingual programmes, refer to page 35.
● Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in
the U.K. and Ireland.
● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen
displays will not appear (
Z pg. 34).
PLAY
PLAY
STO P
PAU SE
FF
REW
STO P
FF
REW
AU D IO M O N I TO R
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N ex t Function M emory
You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after
the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW , then press within 2 seconds.
N OTE:
If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the
counter reads “ 0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the
tape), press C.M EM O RY so that the “ M” mark appears before
pressing REW .
N TSC Pla yba ck
Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can
play back NTSC tapes.
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.
START PLAYBACK
2
PressPLAY.
●"NTSC" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.
●Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is
not a malfunction on the part of either the video
recorder or the TV.
●The picture may roll up and down. This can be
corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some
TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not
have a V-HOLD control.)
●The counter and tape remaining time readings will be
incorrect.
●During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the
picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of
colour.
●Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom
portions of superimposed displays may be cut off
during NTSC playback.
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TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme
using your video recorder.
RECO RDIN G
Ba sic
Recording
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
●The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder
power comes on automatically.
CHOO SE A PRO GRAMME
2
Press TV PRO G. +/ – or the N U M BER keys to select the
preset you wish to record.
SET TAPE SPEED
3
Press SP/ LP ( ). Check the SP/LP indicator on the
recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
speed.
●Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as
SP recordings.
START RECO RDIN G
4
Press and hold RECO RD and PLAY on the remote
control, or press RECO RD on the recorder.
PAUSE/ RESUME
RECO RDIN G
5
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
STO P RECO RDIN G
6
Press STOP on the remote control or STO P/ EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STO P/ EJECT to remove the
cassette.
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TV PRO G.
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Accidental erasure prevention
●To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the
cassette (Zpg. 20).
RECORD
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TV PRO G.
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PLAY
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STO P/ EJECT
6
N U M BER
2
PAU SE
5
STO P
RECORD
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SP/ LP
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6
PLAY
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Recording
Fea tures
Record O ne Progra m me
W hile W a tching Another
SELECT PRESET TO WATCH
1
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to
set the preset controls on the TV for the station you
wish to view.
●The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls
appears on the TV screen while the one selected with
the recorder's TV PRO G. buttons is recorded on the
tape.
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Ela psed Recording Time
Indica tion
You can check the exact time of a recording.
SET CO UN TER DISPLAY
1
Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the
dispay panel.
RESET CO UN TER
2
Press C. (CO U NTER) RESET before starting recording or
playback.
●The counter is reset to “ 0:00:00” and shows the exact
elapsed time as the tape runs.
Insta nt Timer Recording (ITR)
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off
after recording is finished.
START RECO RDIN G
1
Press RECO RD on the recorder.
EN GAGE ITR MO DE
2
Press RECO RD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on
the front display panel.
SET RECO RDIN G
DURATION
3
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends
recording time by 30 minutes.
N OTE:
You can only perform ITR using the RECO RD button on the
recorder's front panel.
Ta pe Rema ining Time
DISPLAY REMAIN IN G TIME
1
Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape
appears.
●By pressing the D ISPLAY button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, preset position,
clock time* or tape remaining time.
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.
N OTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or
is not correct. "- - : - -" may sometimes appear, or the display
may blink on occasion.
TV PRO G.
COU NTER RESET
RECORD
TV PRO G.
C. RESET
DISPLAY
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B.E.S.T.
Picture System
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system
checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and
playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible
recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both
recording and pl ayback is “ O N” .
Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
●The recorder power comes on automatically.
ACCESS MAIN MEN U
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U twice.
ACCESS MODE SET
SCREEN
3
Move the highlight bar
(pointer) to "MODE SET"
by pressing PUSH JOG
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CON FIRM B.E.S.T. STATUS
4
The default setting is
“ ON” . If thi s i s the case,
go to step 4. If not, press
PU SH JO Gfito move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“ B.E.S.T.” , then press
PU SH JO G to set to
“ ON” .
RETURN TO N O RMAL
SCREEN
5
Press M EN U .
START RECO RDIN G
6
Press and hold RECO RD and PLAY on the remote, or
RECORD on the recorder.
●The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins
recording.
●When the "BEST" indicator begins blinking, that
means adjustment is complete.
●Pressing the recorder's RECO RD button while "BEST"
is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording
(Zpg. 19).
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display
panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts
blinking, the check is complete.
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AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
GUIDE PROG SET
CLOCK SET
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
MODE SET
AUTO TIMER : OFF
O. S. D. : ON
B. E. S. T. : ON
[5∞] =[ ] : ON/OFF
[MENU] : EXIT
RECO RDIN G (cont.)
RECORD
RECORD
M EN U
OK
PU SH JOG
Display Panel Indication
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